Whilst it may be a tiny drop in the ocean of the $2.2 billion project Saipem has been awarded for the construction of pipe-lines and wellheads for the Al Wasit Gas Programme, we are nevertheless very pleased to have supplied over 100 Crewsaver offshore lifejackets to help enable personnel to carry out offshore work safely.

A proportion of the lifejackets needed to be equipped with fire retardant covers to enable activities such as welding to be carried out safely whilst avoiding damage to the lifejackets from errant sparks & weld spatter. We were able to deliver the full consignment along with rearming packs within 48 hours of the order being received.

The project will increase Saudi gas production by 21% and will be set to deliver up to 1.75 billion cubic feet of gas per day in normal operations.